1,000 Days of Conflict: The Human Cost of War in Ukraine

In this poignant episode, we delve deep into the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine that has resulted with the country's war with Russia, which has now passed its grim 1,000-day milestone. In particular, we explore the devastating impact on ordinary Ukrainians, whose lives have been upended by the conflict in so many ways. As always, we invite listeners to join in collective intention and prayers, willing comfort and strength for the countless individuals affected by loss, trauma, and hardship, and homing in to see where our intentions might be specifically focused. 

Suggested Intention Focus for this week

This week, as Ukraine continues its weary and unrelenting war with Russia, we suggest holding as our main intention:

We will that all Ukrainian citizens will be guided and protected in coping with all emotional, mental and physical effects on their lives resulting from their country’s war with Russia.

Please join us in holding this.

Chapter markers:

00:01:42        The War’s Impact on Ordinary People

00:07:11        The Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

00:10:18        Conscription Changes in Ukraine

00:11:57        Ukrainian Sentiments on the War

00:13:44        Holding Intentions for Healing

00:18:18        Closing Thoughts

Sources referenced in this episode:

https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/01/12/ukraine-russian-invasion-causing-widespread-suffering-civilians

https://www.wfpusa.org/articles/ukraine-after-2-years-war-how-conflict-has-affected-civilians/

https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/the-terrible-cost-of-russias-war-is-being-felt-far-beyond-the-battlefield/

https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/how-does-russias-war-against-ukraine-affect-civilians-living-near-front-lines

https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/europe-and-central-asia/eastern-europe-and-central-asia/ukraine/report-ukraine/

https://ukraine.un.org/en/253322-civilian-deaths-ukraine-war-top-10000-un-says

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1293492/ukraine-war-casualties/

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/16/russia-ukraine-wartime-deaths

https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-how-many-people-have-died-in-the-russia-ukraine-war-and-what-could-happen-next

https://www.voanews.com/a/new-poll-reveals-how-ukrainians-feel-about-war-future/7303180.html

https://www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacje/osw-commentary/2023-07-11/ukraine-face-a-demographic-catastrophe

https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/09/ukraine-russia-public-opinion-expert.html

https://ecfr.eu/publication/the-meaning-of-sovereignty-ukrainian-and-european-views-of-russias-war-on-ukraine/

https://news.gallup.com/poll/512258/ukrainians-stand-behind-war-effort-despite-fatigue.aspx

https://english.nv.ua/nation/survey-zelenskyy-s-approval-rating-drops-to-59-ukraine-news-50458343.html

https://kyivindependent.com/trust-in-zelensky-remains-high-among-ukrainians-poll-suggests/

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/10/in-ukraine-some-are-sceptical-of-zelenskyys-shake-up-as-russia-advances

https://globalchildren.georgetown.edu/events/the-war-against-ukraine-s-children

https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/-/urgent-action-needed-to-reunite-ukrainian-children-transferred-to-russia-and-russian-occupied-territories-with-their-families

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukraine-country-policy-and-information-notes/country-policy-and-information-note-military-service-ukraine-june-2022-accessible

https://visitukraine.today/blog/3189/who-is-not-subject-to-conscription-in-2024-and-how-to-get-a-deferment

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/ukraine-drops-its-conscription-age-to-25-to-replenish-huge-troop-shortfall

https://eba.com.ua/en/vijskovyj-oblik-zhinok-shho-j-dlya-kogo-zminytsya-z-1-zhovtnya-2023-roku/

https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/07/02/ukraines-war-has-created-millions-of-broken-families

https://lawecommons.luc.edu/clrj/vol43/iss1/6/

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/12/26/world/europe/ukraine-war-children-russia.html

Join us in person for intention holding:  

https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  

https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  

Our websites:   

www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  

https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  

https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  

https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  

https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  

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